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catastrophic

(kătˌə-strŏfˈĭk)

adjective
  1. Of, relating to, or involving a catastrophe.
  2. Involving or resulting in substantial, often ruinous medical expense: a catastrophic illness.

Related Forms:

  • catˌa·strophˈi·cal·ly adverb

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